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I grabbed my iPhone and my ear buds as I walked downstairs to put the leash on Domingo. I was busy this morning catching up on emails and getting ready to see clients and neglected to walk him.

As I started out I got a sense that it was time to leave my iPhone behind. My first thought was of the bald eagle I saw fly by my window this morning and wanted to make a case for bringing my camera, but another voice said no.

The voice – my intuitive Self – said no. I quickly understood that one of the greatest detriments to accessing intuition is being over-stimulated. I don’t know about you, but my phone is my email, text messages, Skype, Facetime, Facebook, Google +, Tinder, Candy Crush, Meetup and on and on.

It felt so good to hear the river flowing, even as low as it is this time of year. I heard a neighbor laugh, a worker drop a piece of slate and more than anything; my own thoughts. For some of us walking is a form of meditation. It is where we re-new and reduce stress.

Today I am inviting you to take time to put your phone away. Build up to hours a day. Whether you want to connect with your intuition or with your child or loved one, it doesn’t matter. It’s a wise and peaceful choice.

“Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.” ― Laozi

When talking about relationships, love is in the forefront. Close your eyes and focus in your heart and feel who it is that fills your heart. Allow memories and images to come up that fill you with love.

This is a practice that can increase your happiness, lighten your mood and shift your attitude. Isn’t it amazing how much we can shift what we are feeling through a simple image of those we love?

Today would be a good day to reach out to a loved one. You can make a call, text or email them, visit them or send them a gift. Our relationships are sacred and creating a memory with them can last forever.

When you cannot be with a loved one for some reason, you can also focus in your heart, bring your consciousness up out of the top of your head, up into the heavens. Imagine the person standing there with you and send love to the person through your heart. This can heal a wounded relationship and bring peace to one who is missing you. You may be surprised when they call you suddenly!

Step away from the Phone!

Love